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¶ Budd Supported The No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion And Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act
2017: Budd Voted To Support Legislation Would “Prohibit The Use Of Federal Funds Going Toward Abortions Or To Purchase Insurance Plans Covering Abortions With Specific Expectations.” According to a press release from Rep. Ted Budd, “The following information was released by the office of North Carolina Rep. Ted Budd: Today, Representative Ted Budd (NC-13) voted to support legislation that will prohibit the use of federal funds going toward abortions or to purchase insurance plans covering abortions with specific expectations. ‘Putting taxpayers across the nation on the hook for abortion funding is immoral and irresponsible,’ said Rep. Budd. ‘This legislation takes the common-sense steps of ensuring no federal funds can be used to pay for abortions.’ The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion And Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act 2017 will bar abortion services from being provided by federally employed doctors and health-care professionals or within federally owned or operated health-care facilities.” [Press Release from Rep. Ted Budd, 1/24/17]
- The No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion And Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act Would Permanently Prohibit Government Funding For Abortions, Including Through Medicaid And Other Health-Insurance Programs. According to the News & Record, “FUNDING ABORTIONS: The House has passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, which would permanently prohibit government funding for abortions, including through Medicaid and other health-insurance programs. The vote, on Jan. 24, was 238-183. YEAS: Budd, Walker” [News & Record, 1/29/17]
2019: Budd Co-Sponsored H.R. 20, The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019. According to a press release from Congressman Chris Smith, “Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 20) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. The bill was introduced on Jan. 17 and has 68 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include […] Ted Budd” [Press Release – Rep. Chris Smith, 1/18/19]
2021: Budd Stood On The House Floor In Opposition Of “Tax Payer Funded Abortions” And In Support Of H.R. 18, The No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion And Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act. According to Congressional Documents and Publications, “Since 1973, both sides of the aisle have agreed that taxpayers should not be forced to fund the taking of an unborn child's life through abortion. This consensus was enshrined in the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment has saved the lives of almost two and a half million children nationwide, including over 65,000 in North Carolina. Unfortunately, President Biden and congressional Democrats have decided to abandon the Hyde Amendment in this year's budget. This is a grave mistake that will cost the lives of more innocent children and therefore, it must be reversed. So let's show that this House stands with life, believes in science, and opposes the evil of abortion. Madam Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent that the committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 18, and I ask for its immediate consideration in the House.” [Congressional Documents and Publications, 7/21/21]
Budd Tweeted: “Taxpayer Dollars Should Never Be Used To Fund Abortions. The House Should Take Up The No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act (H.R. 18) And Pass It. #Savehyde #Prolife” [@RepTedBudd, 7/24/21]
¶ Budd Co-Sponsored The “Abortion Is Not Health Care Act”
2019: Budd Co-Sponsored Legislation “To Provide That Amounts Paid For An Abortion Are Not Taken Into Account For Purposes Of The Deduction For Medical Expenses.” According to a press release from Congressman Andy Biggs, “Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2742) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ‘to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.’ The bill was introduced on May 15 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ted Budd, R-N.C.” [Press Release – Rep. Andy Biggs, 5/17/19]
2021: Budd Co-Sponsored The “Abortion Is Not Health Care Act” To End The IRS’s Treatment Of Out-Of-Pocket Abortion Costs As A Medical Expense. According to a press release from Congressman Andy Biggs, “Abortion Is Not Health Care Act - This bill ends the Internal Revenue Service's treatment of out-of-pocket abortion costs as a medical expense. Cosponsors: Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Alex Mooney (WV-02), Ted Budd (NC-13)” [Press Release – Rep. Andy Biggs, 1/22/21]
¶ Budd Supported Prohibiting Federal COVID Funds From Being Used On Abortion Health Care Coverage
2020: Budd Co-Sponsored Legislation To Prohibit COVID-19 Response Funds From Going Towards Abortions Or Abortion Coverage As Well As Tax Credits Being Used To Cover Any Post-Employment Healthcare Premiums That Include Abortion Coverage. According to a press release from Congressman Mike Conaway, “Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) led 38 cosponsors in introducing the Protecting Life in Crisis Act. This legislation prohibits federal COVID-19 response funds from going towards abortions or abortion coverage by extending existing Hyde Amendment protections to any COVID-19-related healthcare provisions. The bill also prevents federal tax credits from being used to cover any post-employment healthcare (COBRA) premiums that include abortion coverage. […] The 38 original cosponsors include: […] Rep. Ted Budd” [Press Release – Rep. Mike Conaway, 5/8/20]
- Budd Said “We Should Not Allow This Global Pandemic To Be Used As Political Cover To Funnel Taxpayer Money To The Abortion Industry.” According to a press release from Congressman Ted Budd, “Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) co-sponsored the Protecting Life in Crisis Act, which prohibits any funding related to COVID-19 from being used to fund abortions. Rep. Budd said in a statement: ‘Americans from every walk of life are coming together to battle the Coronavirus. We should not allow this global pandemic to be used as political cover to funnel taxpayer money to the abortion industry. Now more than ever, the sanctity of life must be preserved.’” [Press Release – Rep. Ted Budd, 5/11/20]
2021: Budd Co-Sponsored Legislation Prohibiting “The Expenditure For An Abortion Of Federal Funds Authorized Or Appropriated For Preventing, Preparing For, Or Responding To The COVID-19 Pandemic.” According to a press release from Congressman Brian Babin, “Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 28) to ‘prohibit the expenditure for an abortion of Federal funds authorized or appropriated for preventing, preparing for, or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.’ The bill was introduced on Jan. 4 and has 44 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Ted Budd, R-N.C.” [Press Release – Rep. Brian Babin, 1/6/21]
¶ Budd Said Abortions Were Not Essential And Called For Abortions To Be Suspended During The Pandemic
Budd Called For “Elective Abortions To Be Suspended During” The COVID Pandemic. According to an op-ed by Ted Budd published by the Rhino Times, “This has to stop. If the abortion industry would voluntarily put health and safety before profits, we would all be better off – but they have proven unwilling. That’s why we stand with medical associations representing over 30,000 physicians who are calling for elective abortions to be suspended during this crisis, and why local leaders must stop turning a blind eye to the dire consequences of continuing abortion procedures during this pandemic. North Carolinians value life and we love our neighbors. It’s a hardship to be forced to stay indoors and refrain from going to work, school, church, or the doctor for medical treatment. Our leaders are trying to balance public health and liberty. But, Democrat politicians should stop hypocritically pandering to the abortion industry and increasing the risk to the health and well-being of the unborn, mothers in need, and society at large.” [Ted Budd Op-Ed – Rhino Times, 4/23/20]
Budd Said That Abortion Cannot Be Both A Woman’s Choice And “Essential” Medical Care. According to an op-ed by Ted Budd published by the Rhino Times, “The abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood and their Democratic allies, insist that abortion is ‘essential’ and must continue at all costs. In at least one state, it is the only ‘service’ that businesses are still offering on the premises while the pandemic is ongoing. In other states where governors have made it clear abortion is not exempt, the abortion lobby is going to court to demand a special exception to the rules everyone else is expected to follow. This is yet another example of how radical the pro-abortion movement has become. Not so long ago, advocates of abortion still described it as a woman’s choice. Now they say it is ‘essential’ medical care. It can’t be both. Indeed, how can it be essential when more than 85 percent of practicing ob/gyns do not perform elective abortions?” [Ted Budd Op-Ed – Rhino Times, 4/23/20]